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September 2023

Antwoord op veelgestelde vragen over het nieuwe pensioenstelsel

Newsletter for pensioners

September 2023

Questions about the new pension system

Now that the new Dutch Future Pensions Act has taken effect, we can well understand that you have questions. On our website, we therefore answer the most frequently asked questions about the new pension system.

Who do the new rules apply to?

The new rules apply to everyone, even if you have already retired. Whether your pension will be converted to a pension under the new rules depends on the agreements made by the social partners (trade unions and employers' organisations). Once the arrangements are finalised, we will let you know via the website and our newsletter.

Read more questions and answers

My Koopvaardij is going to be improved

We are going to improve My Koopvaardij. Communicating changes or applying for a pension will not be possible from 1 December to 31 December 2023. 

So notify us of your change before 1 December 2023.

Payment of your pension

 We will transfer your pension to your bank on the following dates:

• Friday 22 September 2023

• Monday 23 October 2023

• Thursday 23 November 2023

Your pension will be in your account on these dates or 1 day later.

All payment dates in 2023

Note it in your diary: pension meeting

kvd pensioenbijeenkomst kompas

Are you curious about how your pension and the pension fund are doing? Not only now, but also later when the new pension scheme is in place? If so, come to one of our pension meetings! We will be happy to update you on important developments. You will soon be receiving a personal invitation. Please note the following dates in your diary:

  • Rotterdam region: Wednesday 25 October 2023
  • Zwolle region: Wednesday 22 November 2023
  • Amsterdam region: Monday 27 November 2023

Adventure at sea

Bert has sailed for a relatively short time, but he is full of stories. In Op Koers, he recounts his last sailing as steward on a bulk carrier. About smoke bombs, castaways and a very special pea soup. He also makes an appeal.

Read more in Op Koers magazine

Seafarers' stories sought for Op Koers

Our annual magazine Op Koers was published in July and can also be read online at opkoers.koopvaardij.nl. For the next edition, we are looking for seafarers who have ever experienced an emergency situation on board, such as a fire, collision or man overboard. But other stories from the sector are also welcome! Would you like to share your story? Or do you know someone with an interesting story? If so, get in touch by sending an e-mail with your phone number to our Service Desk stating Op Koers 2024.

 

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